Principal photography has begun on Screen Gems' This Christmas, starring Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Regina King, Sharon Leal, Lauren London, Columbus Short, Chris Brown, Laz Alonso, Keith Robinson, Jessica Stroup, and David Banner. This Christmas is being produced by Will Packer (Stomp the Yard). Executive producing is Paddy Cullen, Mekhi Phifer, and Ronnie Warner. Production is taking place in Los Angeles.

The Whitfield family gathers together under the same roof for their first Christmas together in seven years and in turn learn what made them a family in the first place. Individuals in the family are forced to overcome the fears and obstacles that they have been facing for years. Ma'Dere played by Loretta Devine has to come to a point of acceptance and support for the lives her children have decided to pursue. This Christmas is filled with trials and tribulations that result in laughter, love, and holiday cheer!

(synopsis from AR PR Marketing)

Set Visit - January 18, 2007
The Review (coming soon)
Press Junket Transcripts (coming soon)
American Black Film Festival Opening Night (coming soon)
The Soundtrack


Special thanks to:
Idris Elba
Will Packer
Preston Whitmore
Columbus Short
Sharon Leal
Lauren London
Keith Robinson
Laz Alonso
Brandon Fobbs
Rob Hardy
Brandi Slayton
Arian Reed & Brandy Stowers at AR PR Marketing
Jocelyn Coleman at Favor PR

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Also of Interest:
Stomp the Yard @ The Movie Report/Mr. Brown's Movie Site
The Gospel @ The Movie Report/Mr. Brown's Movie Site

External links:
Rainforest Films
This Christmas: The Official Movie Site
Preston Picture Company @ MySpace
Idris Elba @ MySpace
Columbus Short @ MySpace
Sharon Leal @ MySpace
Keith Robinson @ MySpace
Laz Alonso @ MySpace
Brandon Fobbs @ MySpace
This Christmas @ The Internet Movie Database